Sacramento police investigating after woman’s body found in tent near Tisconia Park

Sacramento police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found Sunday in a tent near Tisconia Park, officials said Monday.

Officers were called to Bercut Drive and Bannon Street by Sacramento Fire Department officials about 3 p.m. Sunday. Sacramento police on Monday said details were preliminary, but that homicide detectives and crime scene investigators were later called to the scene to begin their work.

Police officials said further investigation would be needed to determine whether the unidentified woman was a victim of foul play.

The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will release the woman’s name once family members have been located and notified.

Police are asking anyone with information to call dispatchers at 916-808-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at 916-443-4357 or HELP. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward. Tips can also be submitted anonymously via the free “P3 Tips” smartphone app.

Darrell Smith

The Sacramento Bee

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Darrell Smith is a local reporter for The Sacramento Bee. He joined The Bee in 2006 and previously worked at newspapers in Palm Springs, Colorado Springs and Marysville. Smith was born and raised at Beale Air Force Base and lives in Elk Grove.